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… of Synod 2013's questions had to do with how we allow the Scriptures and our confessional basis to speak to this … that these claims are "false" and "incompatible with both Scripture and the Belgic Confession" (p. 445). It ascribes …
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… ordination, Synod 1994 declared, "The clear teaching of Scripture prohibits women from holding the offices of … F: “The church declares that the clear teaching of Scripture and of our confessions on the uniqueness of human …
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… An important study committee report in 1975 clarified that Scripture is the highest authority, followed by the … and testimony that our pioneers in the faith viewed the Scriptures as the highest authority for the church! To say …
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… Catechism and the Canons of Dordt), the Covenant speaks of Scripture, the ecumenical creeds and the three forms of … of God as received in the Old and New Testaments of Holy Scripture, which proclaims the gospel of grace in Jesus …
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… practice that invites us to careful listening of the Scripture text and the Spirit - we as a community will begin each day praying with Scripture. After lunch, we’ll reorient ourselves to God’s …
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… should always do when we face a serious issue: go to Scripture! WHAT DOES SCRIPTURE SAY? According to the editor …
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… should be precise in identifying the relationship of Scripture, creeds, confessions and other documents that many … God as received in the Old and New Testaments of the Holy Scriptures, which proclaim the gospel of grace in Jesus …
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… are welcome to the Lord’s Table and called to obey the scriptural commands about participation…in an age- and … to participation in the Lord’s Supper is not required by Scripture or the confessions” but “is a vital practice for …
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… to act on matters outside of the "narrow" confines of Scripture and Confession. Leaning toward a business model of … biology? Synod can and should declare what the Scriptures and Confessions teach. Synod 2010 in removing …
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… of God as received in the Old and New Testaments of Holy Scripture, which proclaims the gospel of grace in Jesus …
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… there are times set aside for worship, prayer, and scripture reading that help set the tone for conversations …
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… are welcome to the Lord's Supper and called to obey the scriptural commands about participation in an age- and …